Springfield Update

The State School News Service reports that “public faith in policymakers is now below that minimum level. The three legged stool that supports such confidence – a sense of sound fiscal stewardship and acceptable performance ratings at both the executive and legislative branches - seems broken. All three legs are about to fall off”. Consider that the State is consumed by debt with little flow of revenues, the Governor continues to be distracted by the Rezko trial and claims of corruption, the Senate and House are divided and moving in different directions. We have been admiring this situation for a long time, it still seems as though there is not enough support for our leaders to lead! This situation is very disheartening for those of us who depend on good policymaking from our elected officials. Stay tuned this week to see what develops as the General Assembly tries to complete its work by May 29th! Will cooperation develop? Will rationale thought prevail? It doesn't appear likely.